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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Student analysts from different sectors must pitch purchases to the whole club. Photo courtesy of Lizzie Knot.

KIM gives students real-world experience in investment management

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
December 4, 2023

Since being entrusted with the management of 1 million dollars of Calvin’s endowment, Knight Investment Management (KIM) has grown its portfolio to include more than 2.5 million dollars of assets across...

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Calvin finalizes sale of the Weyhill office building

Lauren De Haan
December 4, 2014

Last week, Calvin finalized the sale of the Weyhill office building. The final closing price has not been released to the public. However, if it was purchased for the listing price, the college lost approximately...

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Calvin pays down $13 million in debt

Kate Parsons
September 4, 2014

As a part of a broader plan to reduce its current operating deficit and outstanding debt, Calvin College paid down $13 million this August. In addition to reducing long-term debt, this payment will also...

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Japanese bitcoin exchange faces unexpected shutdown

John Muyskens
February 27, 2014

Mt. Gox, a prominent Japanese bitcoin exchange, ceased transactions and shuttered its website Monday. The shutdown comes after a leaked document revealed massive theft resulting in the exchange's insolvency. Mt....

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Calvin hires new director of finance

Ben Rietema
November 13, 2013

Fifteen months after the top financial position was vacated and Calvin’s financial difficulties came to light, the college has a new director of finance. Joel De Bruin, a 1990 Calvin graduate and certified...

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Former gift planning director named vice president for finance

Joseph Matheson
June 4, 2013

Calvin College appointed former gift planning director and acting chief financial officer Sally Vander Ploeg as vice president for administration and finance Tuesday. Vander Ploeg began as acting chief...

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